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kosovtsov said:There are three function in your system of two ODEs. If a(t) and f(t) are unknown functions then you can proceed in Maple by following way
AN:=dsolve({ec1,ec2},{a(t),f(t)});
ans:={op(1,op(1,AN)),simplify(eval(subs(op(1,AN),op(1,op(2,AN)))),symbolic)};
odetest(ans,{ec1,ec2});
A differential equation is a mathematical equation that describes the relationship between a function and its derivatives. It involves one or more variables and their rates of change, and can be used to model various physical, biological, and economic phenomena.
An ODE involves only one independent variable and its derivatives, while a PDE involves multiple independent variables and their derivatives. ODEs are typically used for modeling single-variable systems, while PDEs are used for multi-variable systems.
The order of a differential equation is the highest derivative present in the equation. For example, a first-order ODE contains only first derivatives, while a second-order ODE contains second derivatives.
Initial value problems involve finding a solution to a differential equation that satisfies a given set of initial conditions, while boundary value problems involve finding a solution that satisfies a set of conditions at different points in the domain of the equation.
Differential equations are used in many fields of science and engineering, such as physics, chemistry, biology, economics, and engineering. They are used to model and analyze various systems, such as population growth, chemical reactions, heat transfer, and electrical circuits.